Earlier today, my host father Hitoshi-san returned from a business trip to Okayama prefecture. My host father knew I was interested in Okayama since my boyfriend is from there, so he brought back souvenier gifts, tourist maps, and pamphlets!Okayama is famous for the Japanese folk tale of Momotaro, the Peach Boy. In the story, super strong Momotaro gives Kibi-dango (buckwheat mochi) to a dog and monkey so they will join his journey to kill a mean Oni (orge-demon). Thus, Kibi-dango is a common souvenier from Okayama. It was pretty tasty, but I think I like the freshly made ones that you can buy in the touristy, old style town Asakusa.
One of the pamphlets that Hitoshi-san brought back was on the traditional style garden in Okayama City, 後楽園 Koraku-en (Later Pleasure Garden）. It looks so beautiful, I can't wait to go! That is... if I can go...
Kochan! Be brave! The depths of my heart tell me that everything will work out, but it depends on you now! I believe in you and trust you completely that you will find the words to say what needs to be said, so please believe in yourself and know that love will carry you past your fears.
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